RANGE STATEMENT |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Work may be conducted in: | exposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Workplace hazards may include: | chemicals and other harmful substancesmovement of equipment, goods and vehiclestoxic substancesbroken and damaged equipmentinflammable materials and fire hazardslifting practiceswaste management and disposalextremes in weather conditionslighting levelstrip and slip hazardswater hazardstraffic flowsvehicle and equipment operationa range of storage areas |
Personnel in the work area may include: | site visitorsOH&S specialistsunion representativescontractorsofficial representatives |
Participative arrangements may include: | formal and informal meetings that deal with OH&S issuesworkplace OH&S committeesother committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasingOH&S representativessuggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by staff |
Communication in the work area may include: | telephonefaxelectronic, including email and internetradio |
Designated personnel may include: | workplace personnelsupervisorsteam leadersmanagementoccupational health and safety personnelother persons authorised or nominated by the organisation |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information and documents may include: | workplace OH&S procedures and policiesAustralian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and material safety data sheets (MSDS)emergency proceduresrelevant legislation, regulations and related documentation |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant state and territory OH&S legislation and safety codesregulations and policies concerning noise, smoking, work station ergonomics and other critical OH&S issuesworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulations |